A blog about search, search skills, teaching search, learning how to search, learning how to use Google effectively, learning how to do research. It also covers a good deal of sensemaking and information foraging.

1. Try regular web searches for a quote (using double-quotes) IF you have a quotation fragment or element. (But keep in mind that often the surest memory of what was in the story might be incorrect.) You can also look for characters
(e.g., [ "Robin Hood" "Maid Marian" ] )

2. Library databases may also be helpful in locating short stories. Some databases let you limit searches by categories such as genre, subject, first and last line, and setting, or search for keywords in plot summaries: Lit Finder, MagillOnLiterature Plus, Short Story Index Note that you can often connect to these databases through your local public library. (Usually requires a login with your library card.)

5. Social solutions: Some listservs and message boards might prove useful. These are collections of people who have broad knowledge about plots, characters, setting and stories in general. Try posting your question to one or more of these: